2011 Lexus Gx460 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Air Bags (19) · Vehicle Speed Control (1) · Structure:body (1)
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Safety recalls (3)
Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 2019-10-17 · campaign 19V741000 · 928,220 vehicles
Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix, 2004-2005 RAV4, 2002-2007 Sequoia, 2011-2013 Sienna, 2008-2012 Scion xB, 2008-2009 Lexus IS-F, 2007-2012 Yaris and Lexus ES350, 2010-2017 Lexus GX460, 2002-2010 Lexus SC430, 2006-2012 Lexus IS250 and IS350 and 2010-2015 Lexus IS250C and IS350C vehicles. These vehicles had their driver or passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front driver inflator, front passenger airbag inflator, the airbag assembly, or the front passenger airbag sub-assembly and inflator. The recall began November 20, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are J0A, J0B, and J0C. Lexus' numbers for this recall are JLI, JLJ, and JLK.
Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 2019-01-09 · campaign 19V005000 · 1,299,448 vehicles
Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Toyota 4Runner, 2014-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2014 Toyota Sienna, Lexus IS-F, and 2014-2017 Lexus GX460 vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Toyota is also recalling certain 2011
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, or replace the air bag assembly. The recall began February 15, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are "Zone A" Toyota: G0P, Lexus: GLG; "Zone B" Toyota: G0R, Lexus GLH; "Zone C" Toyota: H0A, and Lexus: HLA.
Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 2016-05-23 · campaign 16V340000 · 1,754,517 vehicles
Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Scion xB and Lexus IS F, 2009-2011 Toyota Corolla and Corolla Matrix, 2006-2011 Toyota Yaris, Lexus IS250 and Lexus IS350, 2010-2011 Toyota 4Runner, Lexus IS250C, Lexus IS350C and Lexus GX460, 2011 Sienna, 2007-2011 Lexus ES350, and 2009-2010 Pontiac Vibe vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto R
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Toyota will notify the Toyota and Lexus owners. General Motors will contact the Pontiac owners. Depending on the model, dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator or the air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began on December 6, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for interim notification for this campaign are G1P (Toyota Zone A), G1R (Toyota Zone B), G2G (Lexus Zone A), and G2H (Lexus Zone B). Toyota's numbers for f
Service bulletins (211)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2022-12-01 · 19LE05 Technical · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ti: 19le05 expired december 1, 2022
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2022-12-01 · 19LE05 Dealer Pa · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
dp: customer support program 19le05 expired december 1, 2022.
Suspension 2022-08-31 · L-SB-0015-21 Rev · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tsb: some 2010 ? 2023 model year gx 460 (kdss-equipped) vehicles may exhibit a condition where the vehicle leans more than 20 mm (0.79 in.) from left to right when viewed from the rear of the vehicle. follow the repair procedure in this bulletin to address this condition
Air Bags 2022-07-28 · Takata CSP Cover · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
csp: takata csp coverage job aid - published 7.28.2022
Air Bags 2022-07-28 · 22LE02 - Takata · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
csp: on july 30, 2018, a settlement of claims for economic loss related to takata airbag inflators was approved for full implementation. the settlement includes lexus?s agreement to provide a customer support program (?csp?) for 2002-2019 model year (my) vehicles originally equipped with certain tak
Equipment 2022-04-13 · Safety Recall 22 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
lexus safety recall and service campaign - technician certification requirements 4.13.2022
Showing the 6 most recent of 211 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2018-07-04 · Engine · 30,000 mi“lexus gx460 & toyota 4.6l exhaust manifold cracks and potential carbon monoxide poisoning. the symptoms i identified were a diesel-like clatter on cold start which went away when the engine warmed up. i did feel above normal fatigue when sitting in the car for long periods. my multiple repair attempts with the lexus dealer should be documented wi…”
2017-10-27 · Air Bags“tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2011 lexus gx460. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v340000 (air bags) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. the dealer (lexus of towson, 1040 york rd, towson, md 21204, (410) 769-9400) did not give a specific date fo…”
2017-10-05 · Air Bags“tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2011 lexus gx460. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v340000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the dealer (lexus of palm beach, 5700 okeechobee blvd, we…”
2017-09-18 · Air Bags“tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2011 lexus gx460. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v340000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact called nalley lexus (2750 cobb pkwy se, smyrna, ga 30080) and was advised that the part was not available. the manufacturer was not made aware of th…”
2017-08-25 · Air Bags“tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2011 lexus gx460. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v340000 (air bags); however, the remedy was not yet available. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the contact called an unknown dealer and was informed that parts wer…”
2017-08-22 · Air Bags“still waiting to get faulty airbag replaced under the recall... driving a very dangerous car.…”
2017-08-22 · Air Bags“"takata recall" i received a recall for this issue may 2016. i have checked a number of times since when this will be remedied. most recently august 2017. each time i am told there is not yet a remedy for my vehicle though i have been told possibly sept-oct 2017. the recall states that significant degradation may occur between 6-9 years after put i…”
2017-05-25 · Air Bags“tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2011 lexus gx460. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v340000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. a dealer in escodijo, ca confirmed that the parts were no…”
2017-04-20 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 63,000 mi“air pump injection, air pump valve gone bad on my 2011 lexus gx460. cost over $2000 to replace. this apparently seems to be a reoccurring issue in toyota engines.…”
2017-04-13 · Air Bags“takata recall. recall has been open since may 23, 2016. this is almost a year with no repair available. honda has parts for their cars, why doesn't toyota? telling me i can't have a passenger in my car is not a fix.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.